First Nations Clean Energy Network

reneweconomy.com.auAlmost 13 gigawatts of new wind and solar projects flagged to propel state way beyond 100 pct net renewablesUpdated: South Australia unveils project proposals totalling 13 GW of new wind and solar which it says can underpin the next phase of green industry development.

Great to see clean energy proponents engage with First Nations well before a project is defined and approvals are being sought! They must know early engagement can mean the difference between project sustainability and unnecessary risk, cost and delay. reneweconomy.com.au/south-austra... #auspol

It's great to see First Nations groups partnering to realise significant opportunities in the clean energy transition. yindjibarndienergy.com.au/news-updates... #auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #investment #partnership #equity #benefitsharing #energy #firstnations

afr.comThe remote solar project rewriting the Pilbara’s investment playbookA sprawling solar development in Western Australia’s Pilbara has fundamentally changed how renewable projects can be delivered in Australia.

Jinbi is about more than a renewable energy project. It is about Yindjibarndi people exercising authority on Country and building an economic future that reflects our law, culture and responsibilities. Michael Woodley, CEO Yindjibarndi Group, Western Australia. www.afr.com/companies/en... #auspol

The clean energy industry is required under cultural heritage legislation to engage with Traditional Owners. Remembering Juukan, proponents are encouraged to move beyond minimum legislative compliance standards. building-capacity-of-proponents.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au #auspol #mobsky #energy

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Iwupataka families just outside Alice Springs are now enjoying 30 rooftop solar systems as part of Original Power's solar homelands initiative. Everyone deserves access to clean reliable affordable power. www.originalpower.org.au/iwupataka_so... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations

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If that microgrid did go ahead, I'd be happy to be living on my land instead of living in another place where I'm not happy. My wawu [spirit] is here at home. Elder Francis Walker is calling on the govt to fund a microgrid for the Daintree in Queensland. www.sbs.com.au/news/article... #auspol

21 Sept

The new international Four Directions Energy Fund focuses on the pre-development gap --> getting a project from idea to shovel ready, an area where capital is largely absent for First Nations and Indigenous people globally. www.4directionsfund.com #firstnations #mobsky #indigenous #energy #auspol

20 Sept

"Yindjibarndi people expect any proponent who works on our Ngurra to respect Yindjibarndi laws and the way we conduct our business, based on a win-win approach" Michael Woodley CEO Yindjibarndi Nation Many First Nations groups in Australia echo this sentiment www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #auspol

@dylanjmcconnell.bsky.social

25 Aug

🔆 Hey First Nations! We're excited to announce expressions of interest are open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 26 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW). PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people. Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #mobsky

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11 Aug

#auspol #firstnations #cleanenergy #mobsky

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🔆 Celebrated Emma Donovan, Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter, is performing at our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium dinner showcase! Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations

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Dylan McConnell

10 Aug

Colleagues at UNSW are conducting research on the Australian energy industry’s capacity to deliver First Nations outcomes. If you work in RE project development, community engagement, construction, finance, etc would love you to participate in this survey! unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@noticingclimate.bsky.social

11 Aug

🔆 Celebrated Emma Donovan, Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter, is performing at our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium dinner showcase! Come along!! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky #firstnations

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Jane Doe

6 Aug

Data centres can operate *after* we remove all the diesel/prepaid powered energy for remote first nations communities + the facilities they use, swapping it for clean energy. Right @firstnationscen.bsky.social?

theguardian.com‘What’s more important, the electricity or food?’: extreme heat is driving up power bills in central AustraliaVanessa Napaltjari Davis puts $70 a week on her prepaid electricity card – but as Alice Springs swelters through ever-hotter summers, that credit lasts less than three days

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firstnationscleanenergy.org.auSpeakers locking in for upcoming First Nations Clean Energy SymposiumSpeakers locking in for the upcoming First Nations Clean Energy Symposium

5 Aug

As the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium edges closer and speakers lock in, there's still a few registration tickets available. Get in quick! Register today firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #vicpol #mobsky #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #firstnations #policy #invest

30 July

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation have lodged a section 10 application under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, reports Brad Thompson from The Australian. #auspol #mobsky #fpic #consent #nativetitle #energy www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/ne...

24 July

I reaffirm our commitment to listening to, and working alongside First Nations Australians... That is why this Government is implementing the first ever First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. Chris Bowen MP, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/speech... #auspol

reneweconomy.com.auCIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progressThe ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.

24 July

First Nations outcomes are not incidental to energy policy. They can be built into rules, incentives and contracts that shape the clean energy market. First Nations economic participation must be actively supported. reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #electricity #mobsky #energy #policy

reneweconomy.com.auCIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progressThe ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.

24 July

Dedicated First Nations Set Asides in Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders, with minimum expectations on First Nations equity participation & benefit-sharing, has demonstrated governments can influence outcomes. An op ed by the Network. reneweconomy.com.au/cis-shows-ho... #auspol #energy #mobsky

reneweconomy.com.auCIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progressThe ESEM is expected to become Australia's enduring energy investment framework. Like the CIS, its design must continue to support First Nations outcomes.

23 July

The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to embed First Nations participation, partnership and ownership into Australia’s enduring electricity market framework. #auspol #energy #investors #mobsky

@noticingclimate.bsky.social

23 July

🔆 One month to go! Register now for the fabulous First Nations Clean Energy Symposium! "At last year’s Symposium we hadn’t broken ground – now we have a microgrid and we’re receiving the benefit!” Community member, NT Register here firstnationscleanenergy.swoogo.com/symposium/re... #auspol #energy

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Jane Doe

8 July

Sure, this is a great start @robertarnol.bsky.social but it begs the question: given what has happened to First Nations in Australia, why isn't it time to bake in equity/revenue/SOMETHING to every👏single👏deal👏?? #AusPol #cleanenergy #energyjustice

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🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆 The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups. reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky

reneweconomy.com.auCIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tendersCapacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.

reneweconomy.com.auCIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tendersCapacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.

8 July

🔆OPPORTUNITY🔆 The federal government is setting aside 500 megawatts (MW) in each of the next Capacity Investment Scheme tenders for clean energy projects that bake-in equity or revenue sharing deals with First Nations groups. reneweconomy.com.au/cis-bakes-in... #auspol #cleanenergy #mobsky

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auGathering held to celebrate the Point Pearce Community Solar and Battery ProjectA celebratory gathering marking a landmark rooftop solar and battery installation happening on 48 houses in Point Pearce Aboriginal Community on Narungga Country in South Australia was held on 30 June...

7 July

A landmark rooftop solar and battery installation is happening now on 48 houses in Point Pearce Aboriginal community on Narungga Country in South Australia. Learn more about the project with utility AGL www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/gathering_he... #mobsky #cleanenergy #firstnations #auspol

30 June

The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium brings together Traditional Owners, leaders & communities with investors, policy makers, industry & government to reflect on the incredible work being led by our communities. Register here www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation... #auspol #mobsky

30 June

🔆 First Nations equity participation and revenue sharing in renewable energy and storage projects awarded via the Capacity Investment Scheme? We’re here for this! 🔆 www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/factsheet_un... #auspol #energy #equity #mobsky #benefitsharing

abc.net.auRecord payout after billionaire built mine without traditional owners' permissionAndrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.

13 May

Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court has ordered $150 million be paid to Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia for cultural loss, and $100,000 for economic loss in the biggest native title compensation payout ever awarded, reports ABC. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

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11 May

Good news to start the day!

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When First Nations lead Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development. www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky

pv-magazine-australia.comYindjibarndi Energy pushes ahead with solar project after signing PPA with RioConstruction proper is set to begin on one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy projects after the developer locked in a long-term energy offtake deal with mining giant Rio Tinto.

pv-magazine-australia.comYindjibarndi Energy pushes ahead with solar project after signing PPA with RioConstruction proper is set to begin on one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy projects after the developer locked in a long-term energy offtake deal with mining giant Rio Tinto.

11 May

When First Nations lead Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation is building the Jinbi Solar Project in WA’s Pilbara after signing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto and reaching financial close on the development. www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/05/11/y... #auspol #mobsky #energysky

pv-magazine-australia.comFirst Nations-owned Sun Turtle solar and battery project approved for developmentA remote Western Australia First Nations community with its sights set on reducing diesel dependence and energy insecurity has had a solar and 3.25 MW battery energy storage project approved for deve...

8 May

First Nations-led renewable energy solutions to reduce diesel reliance and increase access to clean reliable affordable power are gaining momentum. #auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky

@noticingclimate.bsky.social

8 May

For generations, the Arctic Inuit village of Inukjuak depended on costly, polluting diesel shipped in. Now it runs on its own river. The community has moved from total diesel dependence to renewable energy, "redefining Indigenous energy sovereignty” www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/the... #mobsky #energysky

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Jane Doe

1 May

Replying to @noticingclimate.bsky.social

Can you imagine the savings of getting renewables happening in the NT who run on fossil fuels? Apparently they have sunlight there... Props to @firstnationscen.bsky.social for their advocacy.

theguardian.com‘What’s more important, the electricity or food?’: extreme heat is driving up power bills in central AustraliaVanessa Napaltjari Davis puts $70 a week on her prepaid electricity card – but as Alice Springs swelters through ever-hotter summers, that credit lasts less than three days

First Nations Clean Energy Network@firstnationscen.bsky.social

Great news for First Nations community led clean energy development! #auspol #mobsky #energysky www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation...

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auFirst Nations solar microgrid project secures ARENA fundingFirst Nations solar microgrid project secures ARENA funding: Ngardara Solar Microgrid Project to launch mid-2026

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auFrom Commitment to DeliveryFrom commitment to delivery: Tracking First Nations outcomes in the Capacity Investment Scheme. This website produced by the First Nations Clean Energy Network provides information about Capacity In...

6 May

🔆Hey First Nations and clean energy proponents🔆 In the 'First Nations Equity and Revenue Sharing Set Aside’ in Capacity Investment Scheme tender 9, proponents must show a commitment to equity / revenue sharing with First Nations. www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/project_comm... #auspol #mobsky

theguardian.comSick of power outages, this remote Indigenous town is planning to build its own renewable gridMost communities rely on government-supplied diesel generators. Solar microgrids offer a secure supply – and residents can own the infrastructure

28 Apr

Two renewable energy projects led by First Nations communities in the Northern Territory have received funding from ARENA. Other communities are progressing projects around the country. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol #mobsky #energysky

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auFirst Nations solar microgrid project secures ARENA fundingFirst Nations solar microgrid project secures ARENA funding: Ngardara Solar Microgrid Project to launch mid-2026

23 Apr

Great news for First Nations community led clean energy development! #auspol #mobsky #energysky www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/first_nation...

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auCase study and webinar recording available: Point Pearce Community Solar and Battery ProjectCase study and webinar recording available on the Point Pearce Community Solar and Battery Project, South Australia, produced and hosted by the First Nations Clean Energy Network

20 Apr

🔆 A case study and webinar recording about the Point Pearce Aboriginal Community Solar and Battery Project with utility AGL is now available 🔆 www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/case_study_p... #auspol #sapol #mobsky #energysky

17 Apr

For First Nations communities, energy insecurity is not new. But the shift to renewables is more urgent than ever reneweconomy.com.au/for-first-na... #auspol #energysky #mobsky

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auSAVE THE DATE: Our 5th birthday First Nations Clean Energy SymposiumSAVE THE DATE: Our 5th birthday First Nations Clean Energy Symposium hosted by the First Nations Clean Energy Network

14 Apr

We’ve confirmed a date for our next First Nations Clean Energy Symposium - where we’ll also be celebrating our 5th birthday! Register your interest today! www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/save_the_dat... #mobsky #energysky #auspol

firstnationscleanenergy.org.auWestern AustraliaWestern Australia finance and funding opportunities for First Nations. Compiled by the First Nations Clean Energy Network

14 Apr

🔆 Hey First Nations in Western Australia 🔆 The Clean Energy Future Fund is closing very soon - check out the opportunity on our website www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/western_aust... #auspol #mobsky #cleanenergy #energysky

10 Apr

Amid the developing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, many of us and our critical industries are feeling the pinch. In remote First Nations communities primarily reliant on diesel power, price hikes are a reminder of a deeper ongoing vulnerability. reneweconomy.com.au/for-first-na... #auspol

10 Apr

🔆Hey First Nations 🔆 Over $8 million in Federal govt funding is available now for First Nations seeking advice and engagement on planning, negotiating or learning about clean energy. Applications close when funds are exhausted. www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/grant_fundin... #auspol #mobsky

1 Apr

'I've been developing a framework for thinking about First Nations wealth that puts ‘flow' at the centre. Instead of asking what land is worth as a capital asset, it asks what Country produces over time, for the people who hold rights in it.' - Kado Muir nit.com.au/30-03-2026/2... #auspol #mobsky

31 Mar

A First Nations-led gathering on Dja Dja Wurrung djandak (Country) today will share deep learnings on negotiation strategies, getting strong agreements, and the risks and benefits of pursuing equity participation and co-ownership in clean energy project development in Victoria. #mobsky #vicpol

12 Mar

🔆 Hey First Nations 🔆 Funding available for your clean energy journey! Grants are available to implement the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, recognising our people are critical to achieving the clean energy transition at the pace and scale required See business.gov.au/grants-and-p... #mobsky

11 Mar

"It seems like there's a reasonable number of proponents open to the co-ownership prospect" Gavin Brown, a Director of Wambal Bila established to hold the Wellington Aboriginal community’s option for an equity stake in the Bulabul Battery project reneweconomy.com.au/co-ownership... #mobsky #auspol

firstnationsnews.com.auClean energy guide for First Nations unpacks risks and opportunities - First Nations NewsThe First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities

3 Mar

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects. firstnationsnews.com.au/clean-energy... #auspol #mobsky #energysky #investors via First Nations News

nit.com.auHolding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunitiesThe First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.The guide First Nations Co-ownership a...

24 Feb